The third man: Appleton takes hold of reins at Blackburn

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Appleton is the third man at the helm at Ewood Park this seasonNick Potts/PA

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Last updated at 12:01AM, January 12 2013

Around the grounds

Blackburn Rovers have confirmed the appointment of Michael Appleton as their
new manager. Appleton is the third man at the helm at Ewood Park this season
and has signed a 2½-year deal. The 37-year-old started the season in charge
of Portsmouth and moved to Blackpool two months ago.

Blackburn faced Wolverhampton Wanderers last night and the Midlands club were
embroiled in controversy yesterday as Leigh Griffiths, a Wolves striker on
loan at Hibernian, was accused of making a racist tweet.

The 22-year-old allegedly told a man to “f*** off back to your own country ya
clown” during an online exchange.